Corvette 50th Anniversary Specifications:

The Mustang after 15 years underwent its first major redesign in 1994, and greatly revived the popularity of the brand. It featured dramatically new styling by Patrick Schiavone that incorporated some stylistic elements similar to those on earlier Mustangs. Many fans were disappointed with Ford's decision not to use the 351 Windsor in any regular production models.

Ford Mustang SN 95 Specifications:
Make and Model: Ford Mustang SN-95
Year: 1994
Engine Type: 5.0 Liter V8
Torque: 285lb-ft@3400rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 6.6 s
Suspension: Front:MacPherson Struts w/Lower A-Arms, Coil Springs, Telescopic Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar Rear: Live Ax
Wheel Base: 101.30 inches
List Price: $17,000
Horsepower: 215bhp@4200rpm
Top Speed: 141 mph
Brakes: Front: Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS Rear: Solid Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Weight: 3405 lbs

Make and Model: BMW Z8

For 2003 Corvette unveils the Corvette 50th Anniversary edition, a tribute to half a century of automotive leadership. It is available as a coupe or convertible and includes special anniversary edition paint. In addition to many aesthetic improvements such as special emblems and color-coordinated gauges and console, the new Corvette features the industry's fastest and most powerful real-time suspension; Magnetic Selective Ride Control. MSRC uses a revolutionary damper design that controls the wheel and body motion with Magneto-Rheological fluid in the shocks. By controlling the current to an electromagnetic coil inside the piston of the damper, the MR fluid's consistency can be changed, resulting in continuously variable real time damping. The system in integrated with the traction control and ABS systems.

Corvette 50th Anniversary Specifications:
Make and Model: Corvette 50th Anniversary
Year: 2003
Engine Type: 5.7 liter OHV V-8
Torque: 375lb-ft@4400rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.5 s
Suspension: double wishbone
Wheel Base: 104.5 inches
List Price: $54,700
Horsepower: 350bhp@5600rpm
Top Speed: 168 (electronically controlled) mph
Brakes: discs with ABS
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Weight: 3248 lbs

BMW Z8

The BMW Z8 was made from 2000 to 2003. The Z8 is the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car, which was designed by Henrik Fisker at BMW's Designworks in Southern California. In order to promote the Z8 to collectors and reinforce media speculation about the Z8's "instant classic" potential, BMW made the promise- unprecedented in the auto industry- that a 50 year stockpile of spare parts would be maintained in order to support the Z8 fleet.

BMW Z8 Specifications:

Make and Model: BMW Z8
Year: 2000
Engine Type: 5.0 Liter Aluminum V8
Torque: 369lb-ft@3800rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.3 s
Suspension: SMacPershon Struts w/Lower A-Arms, Coil Springs, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
Wheel Base: 98.6 inches
List Price: $128,000
Horsepower: 400bhp@6600rpm
Top Speed: 155 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Weight: 3605 lbs

ASTON MARTIN DB7 VOLANTE

The DB7 Volante was unveiled at both the Los Angeles and Detroit motor shows in early 1996. This was no accident as the main market for this car was to be in the States. Performance is slightly down on the coupe due to increased weight and aerodynamic drag.

Aston Martin DB7 Volante Specifications:

Make and Model: Aston Martin DB7 Volante
Year: 1996
Engine Type: 3.2 Liter Supercharged Inline-6
Torque: 361lb-ft@3000rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 5.7 s
Suspension: Independent Double Wishbone
Wheel Base: 102.001 inches
List Price: $136,300
Horsepower: 335bhp@6000rpm
Top Speed: 155 mph
Brakes: Ventilated cross drilled discs
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual/3 Speed Automatic
Weight: 4080 lbs

ASTON MARTIN DBR9

The Aston Martin DBR9 racing car by Aston Martin built in 2005. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then owner David Brown. The DBR9 GT racing car is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car - the DB9 - but is significantly modified for competition use. Aston Martin Racing will build 12 Works cars, which will be run by three Works teams in the major international GT series. A limited run of only 20 racing cars, prepared to the same specification, will also be built and made available to selected customers to race or keep in private collections.
Aston Martin DBR9 Specifications:

Make and Model: Aston Martin DBR9
Year: 1908
Engine Type: 6.0 Liter V12
Torque: 516.1lb-ft@rpm
Acceleration 0-60: s
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension front and rear with adjustable Koni dampers fitted with Eibach springs
Wheel Base: 107.9 inches
List Price: $27000
Horsepower: 600bhp@rpm
Top Speed: mph
Brakes: Brembo six pot calipers
Transmission: Xtrac - six-speed sequential transmission longitudinally mounted at the rear axle
Weight: 2425.5 lbs

ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the closest to a pure sports car of any in the current Aston Martin range. Aston Martin has used the name "Vantage" on high performance variants of their existing GT models. ''The V8 Vantage is a significant car for us,'' explained Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin. ''It is now the third model in our range and is the culmination of the first phase of reinvigorating the Aston Martin brand around the world that began in the year 2000.''

Make and Model: Martin V8 Vantage
Year: 2005
Engine Type: 4.3 liter V8
Torque: 302.4lb-ft@5000rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.9 s
Suspension: Double Aluminium Wishbones w/Coil Over Monotube Dampers, Anti-Rollo Bar
Wheel Base: 102.4 inches
List Price: $110,000
Horsepower: 380bhp@7000rpm
Top Speed: 175 mph
Brakes: Ventilated & Grooved Discs w/4-Piston Brembro Calipers
Transmission: Mid-Mounted 6-Speed Graziano Manual Gearbox
Weight: 3461 lbs

Acura NSX Specifications:

Make and Model: Honda NSX
Year: 1991
Torque: 224lb-ft@5500rpm
Torque: 224lb-ft@5500rpm
Acceleration: 0-60: 5.0 s
Suspension: 4-wheel independent
Wheel Base: 99.6 inches
List Price: $89,000
Horsepower: 290bhp@7100rpm
Top Speed: 175 mph
Brakes: 4-wheel vent. disc
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Weight: 3153 lbs